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posted Jun 6, 2019 5:39:03 AM

We pay $319/month for kindergarten. It is at a public school but we have to pay it until 1st grade. Is this deductible? We receive no form from the school.

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Expert Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 5:39:04 AM

It depends, but probably not.  If it was prekindergarten, that could be considered a day-care expense that can be claimed by the Child and Dependent Care Credit.  However, if it is regular kindergarten (even with a private school), there is neither a Child and Dependent Care Credit nor any type of Educational Credit or deduction available, unless there is after-school care involved.  Please see this FAQ for more information:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301288

The FAQ mentions, however, that some states do provide a credit for Private Education on the state return..

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Expert Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 5:39:04 AM

It depends, but probably not.  If it was prekindergarten, that could be considered a day-care expense that can be claimed by the Child and Dependent Care Credit.  However, if it is regular kindergarten (even with a private school), there is neither a Child and Dependent Care Credit nor any type of Educational Credit or deduction available, unless there is after-school care involved.  Please see this FAQ for more information:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301288

The FAQ mentions, however, that some states do provide a credit for Private Education on the state return..